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Why NASA’s SLS rocket is central to the Artemis II mission plan?

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is the only vehicle in the current U.S. fleet designed to send astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, and that singular capability makes it the load-bearing element of the Artemis II mission.

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NASA’s SLS Artemis moon rocket is among largest in world. How big is it?

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How NASA plans to keep Artemis astronauts alive if disaster strikes

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Artemis II live: Crew pass new milestone - and respond to message from Ryan Gosling

NASA have revealed that the crew of Artemis II are now more than halfway to the moon.

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Canadian astronaut describes 'phenomenal' Artemis journey

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Artemis II live: Crew in 'great spirits' as NASA says it's a new 'space race'

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NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II

The mission is expected to take humans farther from Earth than ever before, marking a major step in humanity’s return to lunar exploration.

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Artemis II astronauts pass halfway point on journey to moon

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Artemis II astronauts cross halfway point between Earth and Moon

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A 'zero gravity indicator' designed by this California 8-year-old is en route to the moon

When Artemis II launched Wednesday, it was carrying "Rise," a stuffed toy designed by an 8-year-old from California that will be used to tell astronauts when they have reached weightlessness.

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NASA's most powerful rocket faces its most demanding test yet

NASA prepares Artemis II, the first crewed flight of SLS, to orbit the Moon and test Orion spacecraft systems.

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With Moon Base and Nuclear Mars Mission, NASA Wants You to ‘Start Believing Again’

The agency’s leader said new plans and timelines for the coming decade aim to create a permanent foothold by humans on another world and inspire Americans.

Artemis II halfway to the moon as toilet problems persist

Artemis II is officially halfway to the moon as NASA attempts to troubleshoot ongoing toilet problems.

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Artemis II astronauts among 1st to take smartphones to space

NASA's Artemis II astronauts are among the first government spacefarers to bring personal smartphones to space. Here's how they'll be used.